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The Boeing Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) has an exciting opportunity for Senior Avionics Flight Systems Responsible Engineer to join the Avionics & Software (AV&SW) Flight Systems team in Huntsville, Alabama, on the Space Launch System (SLS) program contracts.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) SLS is the one of the most powerful rockets in the world and offers unprecedented capabilities related to payload mass, volume and energy to enable deep space crewed/uncrewed exploration. SLS is designed to be flexible and evolvable and will open new opportunities for crewed deep space missions. The Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) is SLS's first evolution of design improvements to enhance those capabilities as part of the Block 1B SLS Architecture.

Position Responsibilities:

• Designs electronic hardware focused on space launch vehicle applications

• Develops avionics assembly designs primarily focused on Electrical Power Systems (EPS) - Power distribution/control and battery design and testing to include controller and remote power controllers (RPCs)

• Oversees the development, production and testing of the Power Distribution Control Unit (PDCU) supporting the Electrical Power Systems (EPS) team.

• Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans

• Develops, documents and maintains electronic and electrical system requirements according to customer desires and contract requirements

• Leads and coordinates work to analyze and translate requirements into system architecture, hardware and software designs and interface specifications.

• Develops of statements-of-work and technical performance specifications

• Develops of test plans/procedures and supports the execution test events

• Leads Root Cause/Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and resolutions

• Executes various methods of testing and analysis to support design and production and to ensure system designs meet operational and functional requirements

• Works with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products

• Leads formal trade studies and literature research to support future product designs

• Develops solutions to technical problems

• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.

• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on contracts and projects.

• Interacts with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.

• Completed work is reviewed for desired results from a relatively long-term perspective.

• Ability to work well both independently and within a team environment 

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

• Typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• 5 years of experience with power distribution controllers design and test

• Ability to travel up to 15%

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related science or technology field degree

• Proficient in power distribution controller design

• Experience in one or more of these focused areas: analog/digital circuits, firmware/Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), serial and parallel communication protocols, radio frequency

• Good communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Experience with Creo Parametric/Windchill

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Previous design team or special project team participation

• Experience of Printed Wiring Board (PWB) design processes

• Experience MIL-STD-1553, ethernet, RS-422 and other communication protocols

• Experience of test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Drug-Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

• This is a NASA safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range, Senior Level: $136,850 – $185,150 

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